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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2006, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By tomwac
There was nothing wrong with the kit. I have...

There was nothing wrong with the kit.
I have dynoed the car stock, with ACS kit and custom tuned. I don't know the exact numbers anymore but here goes:
- stock 202hp
- acs 230hp 560Nm
- custom...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-12-2006, 05:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
Posted By tomwac
X3 logo...

Hello,
does anyone have a nice X3 logo, for the splash screen ?

Thanks
Forum: Navigation System 02-27-2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 490,303
Posted By tomwac
I've got this one on my system

I've got this one on my system
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2005, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Posted By tomwac
Well, in Europe and certainly in France, Belgium,...

Well, in Europe and certainly in France, Belgium, etc diesel is the only way if you do a lot of milage. As for "diesel fun" check out this video...I think I'll have some fun with the 330Cd :) ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Posted By tomwac
Some pics of my new ride:

Some pics of my new ride:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Posted By tomwac
Well, time to say goodbye...

After having driven 2 X5's (both 3.0d, 1 pre facelift, other one with facelift) for 8 months, I came to the conclusion that an X5 is not a car for me. It's a great car, fast, comfortable, all you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,321
Posted By tomwac
Not trying to spoil the party here, but do you...

Not trying to spoil the party here, but do you guys really thing you will feel a 20hp gain (which will translate to maybe 8-9hp at the wheels) on a car that weights 2300kg and already has 320hp...
Forum: The Lounge 09-26-2005, 04:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By tomwac
I used to have Nikons (D1X,D100, D2H, D70) and...

I used to have Nikons (D1X,D100, D2H, D70) and switched to Canon (1Dmk2) for the following reasons:
- Nikon is constantly behind in technology (look at the release of the D2h with 4mp while Canon...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By tomwac
We still have the A112 Abarth. It's my...

We still have the A112 Abarth. It's my girlfriends weekend toy :). It's awesome to drive it, I agree. I use the Integrale (270hp, 1200kg of weight) in the weekends :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By tomwac
Here's the dyno output: ...

Here's the dyno output:

http://www.pbase.com/cameraonline/image/49563241.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By tomwac
Well, I didn't understand the "magic" they were...

Well, I didn't understand the "magic" they were doing, but the car was on a dyno all the time (at least the first 1.5 hours until I got bored and drove back to work :) ) but they have a basis mapping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By tomwac
unfortunately for all the US guys...yes, a turbo...

unfortunately for all the US guys...yes, a turbo diesel engine is much easier to tune than a pertrol engine. The same guy gets 260hp and 340Nm out of the X5 3.0i. And it costs 4000 euro, while tuning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,254
Posted By tomwac
:band: Congrats.....PICTURES PLEASE :) .....

:band: Congrats.....PICTURES PLEASE :) .....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By tomwac
Custom reprogramming of the motor management...

Custom reprogramming of the motor management software.
It took them 7 hours, as it's not off the shelf. They program every car individually.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,927
Posted By tomwac
Back from the "X5 clinic"

Result:
original values:
hp -> 202
Nm -> 525

now:
hp -> 280
Nm -> 675

All I can say is that I only did a 0-100km sprint and timed it/ before it was around 9.8 seconds (avarage), now I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2005, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,777
Posted By tomwac
Thanks for the remarks :thumbup: The car came...

Thanks for the remarks :thumbup:
The car came debadged from the factory. Overhere it is an zero cost option, which I always take.
We don't have a sport package here, really. At the time I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,777
Posted By tomwac
OEM 20" type 87 wheels...I don't know the exact...

OEM 20" type 87 wheels...I don't know the exact width but they run on 285 in front and 315 in the rear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,365
Posted By tomwac
How is it attached to the underbody ? Do you need...

How is it attached to the underbody ? Do you need to drill holes or is it plug and play ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,777
Posted By tomwac
Took some pics today of my 3.0d

Tommorow, it goes in for a anabolica cure -> 270hp and 610Nm
I'll do some timing and post here together with the dyno printout.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By tomwac
It's not. I got from a guy who's got good...

It's not. I got from a guy who's got good connections at BMW Germany.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2005, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By tomwac
FW v26

All I have to say: this upgrade rocks!!! :thumbup: I can recommend it to all owners of an mk4 system. Major improvement over the lousy previous look of the maps and scrolling....
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-13-2005, 07:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,018
Posted By tomwac
X3 and rim sizes...

Does anybody know if these wheels would fit an X3 without any problems:
Front ET43 8.5J x 19
Rear ET47 9J x 19

And if so, which tyre sizes.

Thanks a lot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By tomwac
Great looking car nad a good job with the rings....

Great looking car nad a good job with the rings. One suggestion though: swap your third brake light for a white one. Cheap and gives a very fresh look, especially with white blinkers. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,268
Posted By tomwac
The best I got was last weekend when we picked up...

The best I got was last weekend when we picked up the little Autobianchi Abarth in Germany. We drove home at 100km/h for 400 km. Back home the consumption was 7.6l/100km :) But I'm not planning on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By tomwac
Unhappy Good news, bad news....

The good news is that the car is scheduled for the 20st of September for a vitamine cure. The schnitzer stuff goes out and the car will be custom programmed (they replace the chip, no OBD...
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